"I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian."

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Alexander Pope

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“I'd love to do yoga every day. I don't usually have time, but a few sun salutations go a long way.”

Source : "What I see in the mirror: Thandie Newton" by Thandie Newton, www.theguardian.com. December 23, 2011.
“Before people figured out I was funny, I got cast quite a bit as either a rapist or serial killer or the guy who catches those people.”
“I credit my parents for instilling in me a good work ethic and the sensibility that God serves those best who serve themselves.”
“I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.”
“If you're telling a story it's always best not to play the ending.”

Source : "John Hawkes: 'I play nerds, psychos ... psycho-nerds'". Interview with Steve Rose, www.theguardian.com. February 3, 2012.
“He who represents himself has a fool for a client”
“Life can be unsettling. Writers have always gravitated to conflict, unhappiness and disturbing themes. We as readers would get bored pretty quickly if stories were about all the pleasant things in life. Since we know our troubles are always coming we want to see in our fiction examples of how others have dealt with them.”

Source : Source: therumpus.net
“Laughter is the best medicine - unless you're diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.”

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